Does Argos pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Argos employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Argos. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Argos?

64% of Argos employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Argos 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Argos?

Customer Advisor (441) , Customer Service Advisor (242) , Sales Assistant (228) , Customer Service (164) , Customer Assistant (144) , Customer Service Representative (123) , Sales Associate (117) , Warehouse Operative (66) , Delivery Driver (63) , Retail Assistant (62) , Sales Advisor (58) , Stock Assistant (55) , Trading Support Manager (50) , Warehouse Worker (47) , Store Manager (43)

What are the pros of working at Argos according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and fair" ((in 226 reviews)); "Really nice and friendly staff" ((in 222 reviews)); "the people were nice and good" ((in 206 reviews)); "Very friendly colleagues and gives you good experience with a load of different types of customers" ((in 182 reviews)); "There was good training for all areas of the job" ((in 69 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Argos according to real employee reviews?

"management were poor and toxic" ((in 229 reviews)); "There were several rather long hours and unfortunately only a temporary contract which wasn't ideal for me at the time." ((in 161 reviews)); "The managers I had were rude and horrible to staff." ((in 137 reviews)); "Very short break times which can be unfair considering the rate at which you have to work." ((in 39 reviews)); "Minimum wage and almost impossible targets for Argos card sign" ((in 38 reviews))

Argos reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(3,723 total reviews)

Mike Coupe

53% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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Argos has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,723 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Argos employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews

5.0

May 30, 2017

Great company to work for!

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly and fun atmosphere Great progression if you want it Management genuinely care about team ideas and opinions Good reward system

Cons

There is nothing I don't like about my job. It can be challenging at times, but that makes it more fun and engaging

1.0

May 28, 2017

Absolutely Terrible

Customer advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibile hours for studies if student

Cons

3 hour shifts Ridiculous contracted hours Management has poor attitudes towards staff Worked like a slave and under appreciated Extremely short breaks Impossible financial target goals Rota changed night before without notice

5.0

May 28, 2017

Administration co-ordinator

Administration coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Good pay, good working conditions, great work/life balance great colleagues and management team. Based in a distribution centre. Subsidised staff restaurant.

Cons

I would be happier with better career progression

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